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Below is the link to join tonight's Community Forum about the district's Future-Ready Facilities Plan.

You are invited to join us "live" at the Recital Hall at Fairmont High School, from 6-7:30 p.m. for the Community Forum, or...join us virtually, using this Google Meet link -

KCS Future-Ready Facilities Community Forum -- February 10, 2026

 

 

Dear Firebird Families,

As we move toward unifying our two middle schools into one community, we are inviting all students, staff, and families to participate in the naming process.

We are seeking suggestions that celebrate Kettering’s rich history while reflecting a unified vision for our students' future. Your input will be vital in the recommendations provided to the Board of Education.

Naming Guidelines:

• Unify: Choose names that make everyone feel included.

• History: Consider names that celebrate our local heritage.

• Timeless: Pick a name that will stand the test of time.

Please take a moment to share your suggestions by clicking on the link below. The link can be used multiple times if you have more than one person in your household who would like to submit suggestions for the new name. *Responses accepted until February 17, 2026*

Middle School Naming Opportunity

 

Thank you for helping us build this new chapter together!

-- Kettering City Schools Better Together Committee

The Ketteriing City School District is registering Firebirds for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Firebirds born BEFORE August 19, 2021, are eligible to register for Kindergarten.

(1)  Go to the "Enroll Your Student in the Kettering Schools" page on the district website, click on the 26-27 Online Registration link, and submit your child's 2026-2027 School Year Online Registration. 

(2)  After submitting your child's completed online registration, schedule an appointment with the Central Enrollment Dept. using this calendar link.

(3) Be sure to bring the required documentation with you to your Registration Appointment:

• Birth Certificate
• Parent/Guardian ID
• Immunization/Vaccination Records
• Proof of Kettering Residency:
  • Homeowners  --  Mortgage Statement or Deed
  • Renters  --  All pages of your lease agreement, signed by tenant and landlord   --AND--
  • Homeowners and Renters  --  Current utility biill/statement
• Complete, time-stamped Custody Documents, if applicable.

 

QUESTIONS?
Kettering City Schools Central Enrollment Dept.
937-499-1700
580 Lincoln Park Blvd.  *  Suite 105  *  1st Floor

 

Ohio House Bill 96 took effect on September 30, 2025.

• The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released official guidance in mid-October, requiring all school districts to align with this new law.
• The Kettering City Schools are actively implementing these changes to ensure full legal compliance, while maintaining a commitment to fairness, transparency, and partnership with our KCS families.
• Under the new law, medical absences are no longer counted separately from other excused absences.
• What this means is that ALL time missed from school—whether excused, medical, or unexcused—now counts toward a student’s total hours missed for the school year.
• The new attendance requirements will take full effect with the 2026–2027 school year. Selected components of the new law will be phased in, beginning with the second semester of the current 2025–2026 school year to allow a smooth and consistent transition.

Please click here to access details regarding Ohio House Bill 96.